Strawberry Sunday

I actually wore this outfit last week, but simply had to save it for posting today once the sundae/Sunday pun occurred to me.

Oh, the joys of creating blog post titles (to be honest I rather like the part of thinking them up, I know some people find it tedious)!

My strawberry sweater is the only thing I own with sequins (I think…). Many times I’ve thought about buying one of those beautiful sequin jackets, but I keep wondering how often I’ll wear it, i.e. would I wear it to anywhere other than a party? Maybe I’ll get one one day, then they’ll be sooo last year. Oh well. I love big motifs on sweaters and although this is quite a “cute” one, I added the velvet blazer and maxi skirt to stop it getting into little-girl-cutesy territory… not a good look at my age.

Hope everyone’s having/had a wonderful weekend… Stay safe/dry/warm/stationary

(So windy in the south of England! My hair looks like it’s been through a hedge backwards!)

Jacket: Very, Sweater: Debenhams, Skirt: River Island, Boots: Bertie at ASOS (sale), Necklace: ASOS (sale), Watch: ASOS (Christmas present from Mr Summers), Earrings: F+F, Purple/gold bracelet: Topshop, Watchstrap bracelet: ASOS, Rings: all ASOS, Nails: Nails Inc Black Taxi

RELATED  How I Like to Layer For Warmth AND For Style in Autumn/Winter

49 Comments

  1. 29 January 2012 / 11:36 am

    I would love to have all what you are wearing Catherine… The strawberry sweater is so cute… you really rock!!!

  2. 26 January 2012 / 9:26 pm

    I love this look on you! you look gorgeous x

  3. 26 January 2012 / 7:48 pm

    Cutest sweater ever award! Thanks for linking up to Monday Mingle!

  4. Carly
    24 January 2012 / 6:08 pm

    TOTALLY obsessed with all your gold accessories here…amazing..as well as those purple bangles….super chic lady!
    C

  5. 24 January 2012 / 2:09 pm

    Gorgeous outfit. loving that strawberry top sooooooooo much.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  6. 24 January 2012 / 6:31 am

    Love the sweater. Reminds me of Elsa Schiapparelli or Moschino. I love whimsy too. Karen

  7. Jeannie @ gracefully50
    24 January 2012 / 2:40 am

    Soooo Lovely! You do colors like no other!

  8. Gray Skies
    23 January 2012 / 11:18 pm

    This is a seriously fun outfit! The strawberry sweater is so charming and offbeat 🙂

  9. Jill
    23 January 2012 / 10:22 pm

    I absolutely adore the kitschy sweater and your accessories are amazing.

    • 23 January 2012 / 11:11 pm

      Hey Tami – thanks for stopping by! Come back again (can't promise more fruit, but you never know…)! Catherine x

  10. Adrienne
    23 January 2012 / 6:43 pm

    That blazer is such a pretty sapphire blue. It looks great with your coloring.
    Only you could make a strawberry, sequined sweater look super chic. I love your style.

    I am pinning your hairstyle to my hair board on Pinterest…need to try that look on myself one of these days.
    xoxo, A

    • 23 January 2012 / 7:14 pm

      You're a sweetheart, Adrienne!!! I'll let you and everyone else in on a secret (though I didn't mean it to be a secret): the plait isn't my hair, it's simply a false plait heairband. Sooo much easier than plaiting it yourself! I've got a couple (for different hair colours I've had) and they were from ebay. Easy!

      Catherine xoxo

  11. 23 January 2012 / 5:54 pm

    A very kitsch and lovely outfit, Catherine! I love everything about this, your hair, the colours, the accessories! love it xxx

  12. 23 January 2012 / 5:29 pm

    catherine you look so good!! the strawberry sweater is amazing.ive also been trying to do my hair like that (the braid not the hedge backwards look, although i frequent that look more than not lol) and i just cant do it!! i will continue to try!

  13. 23 January 2012 / 8:04 am

    you look stunning, dear. this outfit is gorgeous and fun. great post, love. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I've got a brand new outfit post and a fabulous giveaway. I'd love to hear your thoughts. xo

    http://www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

  14. 22 January 2012 / 8:17 pm

    You look beautiful. The sweater is really pretty and the blog title is so cute. Love the necklace. Your nails look gorgeous.

  15. 22 January 2012 / 6:40 pm

    Gorgeous necklace…love it! You could sell the sweater down here to wear to our annual Poteet Strawberry Festival!

  16. 22 January 2012 / 5:05 pm

    What a terrific outfit, Catherine – The strawberry is the star and your jacket and maxi make wonderful supporting players. You look gorgeous, and your braided hair is so lovely (not a bit messy!).

  17. Emma
    22 January 2012 / 4:21 pm

    Love your strawberry top! The skirt goes really well too, a nice cheerful outfit x

  18. 22 January 2012 / 3:32 pm

    I love it! Honestly, I don't know how you come up with these creative combinations. In a zillion years I'd never think this up. And probably wouldn't wear it as I don't think I'd be able to pull it off. But I think this is perfect on you – fun, fits so well, goes well with you hair and your love of the jewels! You should pride yourself on your very individual style.

DISCLOSURE: Items marked* are PR products (I never accept anything I wouldn’t choose for myself) and my opinions are 100% honest. I also use affiliate links where I may earn commission if you click through and buy, at no cost to you.

WANT TO READ NEW STUFF?
Get my latest ramblings delivered straight to your inbox!

Click to subscribe to my Substack newsletters